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Sally

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 4 years

We took in the lovely Sally from an overcrowded animal shelter to give her a chance at a home of her own. In the past, Sally presumably had no direct contact with people, which is the only way to explain why she is afraid of everyone and everything and avoids us. She also very much dislikes being touched and then retreats to the back. Even the outdoor run she cannot yet enjoy and seeks cover at the fence :-(. But because Sally has had contact with other dogs her whole life, she likes them very much and gets along wonderfully with them. Sally lives with us in a small dog group, and there are no problems at all. Sally is more of a calm dog... Although Sally is no longer a young dog, she has not yet become familiar with civilization and living together with two-legged humans. At the moment we are practicing walking on the leash, which she already does quite well, especially with her canine friend Toby (you can see it in the video). We are looking for the needle in the haystack for Sally: a family experienced with fearful dogs and without small children, who is willing to visit Sally regularly at the shelter and carefully build trust with her. One who lives in a quiet environment and has a well-fenced garden. Who walks Sally securely later on, lets her into the garden only on a leash at first, and watches that doors and windows are kept closed. If you would like to give Sally the chance at a new, protected life and meet all the requirements, please feel free to contact us at the shelter. Her new home should be in a rural area, because the hustle and noise of the city would overwhelm her.

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Wir haben die schöne Sally aus einem überfüllten Tierheim übernommen, um ihr eine Chance auf ein eigenes Zuhause zu geben. Sally hatte in der Vergangenheit vermutlich keinen direkten Kontakt zu den Menschen - nur so ist es zu erklären, dass sie vor allem und jedem Angst hat und uns ausweicht. Sie lässt sich auch nur sehr ungern anfassen und geht dann nach hinten. Selbst den Auslauf kann sie momentan noch nicht genießen und sucht Deckung am Zaun :-(. Weil Sally aber ihr Leben lang Kontakt zu Artgenossen hatte, mag sie diese sehr gerne und versteht sich prima mit ihnen. Sally lebt bei uns in einer kleinen Hundegruppe, hier gibt es keinerlei Probleme. Sally gehört eher zu den ruhigen Hunden... Obwohl Sally kein Junghund mehr ist, hat sie im Umgang mit der Zivilisation und dem Zusammenleben mit den Zweibeinern noch nichts kennen gelernt, momentan üben wir gerade das Gassigehen, das sie schon recht gut beherrscht, besonders mit ihrem Hundefreund Toby (sieht man im Video). Wir suchen für Sally die Stecknadel im Heuhaufen: eine Angsthunde erfahrene Familie ohne kleine Kinder, die bereit ist, Sally regelmäßig im Tierheim zu besuchen und behutsam Vertrauen zu ihr aufbaut. Die in einem ruhigen Umfeld lebt und über einen gut eingezäunten Garten verfügt. Die Sally später gut gesichert ausführt, sie anfangs nur an der Leine in den Garten lässt und auf geschlossene Haustüren und Fenster achtet. Wenn Sie Sally die Chance auf ein neues behütetes Leben geben möchten und über alle Voraussetzungen verfügen, melden Sie sich gerne bei uns im Tierheim. Ihr neues Zuhause sollte sich in ländlicher Umgebung befinden, denn der städtische Trubel würde sie mit seiner Hektik und dem Lärm überfordern.

Size
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Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇩🇪Bocholt
Shelter
Tierheim Bocholt
Living with Sally
  • ✓Spayed
  • ✓Good with kids
Cared for by Tierheim Bocholt · BocholtLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Sally home

What you'll need for Sally in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Sally

What life with Sally looks like

Sally is an adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Bocholt in Bocholt.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇩🇪Adopting from Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Bocholt, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Sally, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Sally?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Bocholt handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Sally on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Sally if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Bocholt will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Sally already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Sally isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Tierheim Bocholt early rather than rehoming privately; they know Sally and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (DE). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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